FL DEPT OF HEALTH ADVANCES VACCINE PLAN

Florida is moving to drop four vaccine requirements for students in public and private schools. The state Department of Health wants to eliminate school-entry mandates for Hepatitis B, chickenpox, HIB, and pneumococcal disease — for children from pre-K through 12th grade. It's part of Surgeon General Doctor Joseph Ladapo's push, announced nearly a year ago, to end vaccine mandates statewide. Some doctors are raising concerns. The Department of Health has opened a 21-day public comment period before deciding whether to finalize the rule.

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UWF plays FSU In The "Battle Of The Bay"

UWF men's basketball is heading to Division I with a marquee matchup. The Argonauts take on A-C-C opponent Florida State November 29th at the Pensacola Bay Center. Tip-off is 2 p-m. Athletic Director Dave Scott calls it a chance to showcase UWF on a bigger stage. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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GAS PRICES REMAIN STEADY

Florida gas prices remain relatively stable, despite rising oil and gasoline futures. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.86 per gallon, about the same as a week ago. Meanwhile, the national average edged slightly higher over the past week, rising from $4.07 to $4.10 per gallon. In the Escambia County area, the average is the lowest in the state at $3.76, In Santa Rosa, the average is $3.79.

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